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CA05 XVH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,913 mi
Last recorded102,913 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,438 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 90,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,486 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side sill corroded at front

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,589 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,999 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 42,054 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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CA05 XVH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 XVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 XVH registered?

CA05 XVH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is CA05 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 XVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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